✪ 5TH PLACE 1979

Ireland

Happy Man

Cathal Dunne

POINTS80

BPM104

TONED major

🏆 Contest Performance

GRAND FINAL 5th Place 80 Points Running order 4

SEMI-FINAL N/A (Direct Finalist)

final5th80 pts

◇ Who Voted for This Song

Country-by-country points from the contest score data stored on the site.

final 5th · 80 pts

13 voters

Belgium

10 Total

Greece

10 Total

Sweden

8 Total

Luxembourg

7 Total

Switzerland

6 Total

Germany

6 Total

Finland

6 Total

Denmark

5 Total

Italy

5 Total

Norway

5 Total

Portugal

5 Total

United Kingdom

4 Total

Israel

3 Total

♬ Lyrics

It seemed life had no answers for me
No special meaning or plan
How could I be a happy man?
Then just like in a love song
You're here, making each day seem so clear
Now I can smile – I'm a happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inside – happy man
I've got a girl on my mind
Love in my heart – happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inside – happy man
So now the whole world can see
I've got all I need – I'm a happy man
And now you say it's happened to you
This love I'm feeling inside
Girl, you've made me a happy man
And I will share a lifetime with you
Making our dreams all come true
Now I can smile – I'm a happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inside – happy man
I've got a girl on my mind
Love in my heart – happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inside – happy man
So now the whole world can see
I've got all I need – I'm a happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inѕide – happy man
I've got a girl on my mind
Love in my heart – happy man
I'm in love аnd I'm…

♚ Credits & Delegation

ARTIST Cathal Dunne Happy Man No past participations found

COMPOSER Cathal Dunne No past participations found

SPOKESPERSON David Heffernan No past participations found

COMMENTATORS Mike Murphy

Past participations

1988 · IrelandcommentatorsTake Him Home▶
1977 · IrelandcommentatorsIt's Nice to Be in Love Again▶
1976 · IrelandcommentatorsWhen▶
1975 · IrelandcommentatorsThat's What Friends Are For▶
1974 · IrelandcommentatorsCross Your Heart▶
1973 · IrelandcommentatorsDo I Dream▶
1972 · IrelandcommentatorsCeol an Ghrá▶

ARTIST PEOPLE Cathal Dunne No past participations found

CONDUCTOR Proinsias O'Duinn No past participations found

SONGWRITERS Cathal Dunne No past participations found

🌍 Country Legacy (Ireland)

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▷ Video Vault

Official Music Video

Eurovision API Video 2

Eurovision API Video 3

Artist Info

Cathal Dunne

Cathal Dunne is an Irish singer known for representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979. He performed the song "Happy Man" in English, achieving a commendable 5th place with 80 points. His Eurovision entry remains a significant highlight of his career, showcasing his talent on an international stage. Cathal Dunne continues to be remembered for his contribution to Ireland's musical history in the contest.